Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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